The needs of off-campus black and female students at McNeese State University, Louisiana, were surveyed. The sample of 25 students was randomly selected from more than 200 off-campus black students. Seventy percent of the sample wanted to live on campus but had limited funds. Only 5 percent felt that they had a full part in college activities, and 80 percent could not take part in extracurricular activities. Sixty percent felt that no special attention was being directed to meeting their needs as off-campus students, and 48 percent felt that the time spent commuting to campus influenced their studying time. It is suggested that the relationship between student and the university could be changed by increased use of computers, radio, videocassette recorders, and educational television. This program could be staffed by faculty members who serve in resource and instructional design roles. Development of curriculum materials by subject specialists who are acquainted with the student population is also important, as are student-instructor meetings for problem solving, discussion, and examinations. A combination of the best of traditional educational principles with innovative design and delivery approaches is recommended for nontraditional students. (SW)